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- t'd141r <br /> collective bargaining law. Section 11 does provide for a <br /> mediation and fact-finding process to be complied with to resolve <br /> any impasses ; and for certain bargaining units (including units 3 <br /> and 4) , an arbitration process to resolve any disputes . <br /> The process is a fair one , that attempts to provide a means of <br /> resolving differences between the parties , while minimizing the <br /> possibility of disruption or interruption of services for the <br /> general public. I understand that both collective bargaining <br /> units engaged in collective bargaining , did negotiate in good <br /> faith , and that a final agreement was submitted to the general <br /> membership of those units for ratification . <br /> I further understand that the final terms were ratified by the <br /> membership of both units 3 and 4, and that the final terms agreed <br /> to , represents a "2 . 23% across-the-board increase" . <br /> Clearly, as policy makers , you should not be expected to merely <br /> rubber stamp any collective bargaining agreements arrived at <br /> between the bargaining representative and the public employer. <br /> At the same time , we need to be mindful that should funding for <br /> such agreements be turned down at the final step of the <br /> collective bargaining procedure , it raises questions about the <br /> process . Any public employee who felt that they had relied on <br /> the process , and acted in good faith would at a minimum, question <br /> the integrity of the process . <br /> I submit these comments for your consideration and again , I <br /> appreciate the opportunity to share these thoughts with you . <br /> Thank you very much . <br />